Role Model

Taking Up Space in the Fashion World

De: Samantha Harris, Myrna Davison

Narrado por: Gayle Kennedy, Ella Ferris, Samantha Harris

Samantha Harris has one of the most recognizable faces in Australia's fashion industry, but her success was anything but expected. In an industry built on European beauty ideals, her breakthrough as a finalist for the Girlfriend cover-model search was a testament to dreaming big, perseverance and the determination of her mother, Myrna, a survivor of the Stolen Generations.

In this mother-daughter memoir, Samantha and Myrna each share their journeys of breaking down barriers and the redemptive power of love. Samantha attended beauty pageants from the age of four and continually came second to girls with blonde hair and blue eyes, then later had to learn to connect with the camera. Myrna was taken to a girls' home at the age of six with her two younger sisters, making her fiercely protective of her children and grandchildren.

Inspiring and honest, Role Model is the story of two proud Dunghutti women claiming their space and the path to greater representation, highlighting just how much can change in two generations.

Please note that this audiobook includes themes around the impacts of colonisation and, in particular, child removal and institutions.

©2025 Samantha Harris, Myrna Davison (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing

Reseñas de la Crítica

'Inspiring, powerful and deeply moving. Role Model is a story of resilience, love and the strength of family bonds.' (Sally Obermeder, Australian media personality and TV show host)

'Samantha Harris walked so we could run. Her story is one of strength, pride and breaking through every barrier. A powerful reminder of what it means to be seen.' (Brooke Blurton, author of Big Love)

'Samantha has forged a powerful path through fashion with her grace, resilience and purpose. Her role as a World Vision Goodwill Ambassador is a natural extension of her commitment to creating lasting impact, in our industry and beyond.' (Edwina McCann, editorial director of VOGUE Australia)